Collapse

The people of Hood River were among some of the first to screen the new film Collapse by Chris Smith. Documenting the thoughts of Michael Ruppert on the current economic crisis as it relates to peak oil production and the ponzi pyramid scheme that defines the American economy. Ruppert speaks of an impending collapse as our society comes into direct conflict with the planet's limited energy resources.

It is the most shocking and captivating film I have seen in quite some time, possibly of all time.An Inconvenient Truth was powerful. However as one critic put it- "right or wrong, prophecy or paranoia-(the film) takes up residence in your mind."

The trailer has a distinct Armageddon feel. There is however a powerful message of hope in the end. I urge everyone to ask for a screening of this film in their home town.

Grease Not Gas

Over the past 6 years, instead of just talking about “going green” Mike Parziale has been doing it. With his company, Grease Not Gas, Mike has helped many people convert their diesel vehicles to run on waste vegetable oil. He’s toured with bands like Piebald, embarked on adventures with Snowboarder Magazine, driven HCSC campers to and from the hill, and toured promoting sustainable energy for brands such as Cliff Bar. His latest venture is the Grease Bus, which takes people from Portland to Mt. Hood Meadows for $10 round trip all winter long.

For more info check out greasenotgas.com and greasebus.com

-reposted from YOBEAT.com

A Work in Progress- Part 1

Nate Appel's latest release. Great stuff from Eric Reinstra and Ian Daley. Funny looking guy with the camera is me.

Below the video is the still photo taken at 1:53. One of the cooler 1-2 punches in media I've been a part of. Nice job Nate!





To see some of the photo's from this shoot check out this.

winter coming

Feeling the change of seasons as my window to Mt Adams shows a snow capped peak where once was a big rock. Some random shots from last season at snowbird an the alta backcountry with the Trew Crew.

More Ben Wilson Shots

A few off the hard drive from the shoot here on the Oregon coast. Damn shame the conditions on the north coast didn't match the macking swell and wind on the south coast.